2 Samuel 2:31

2 Samuel 2:31 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abner’s men, so that three hundred and threescore men died.
• New International Version (NIV)But David’s men had killed three hundred and sixty Benjamites who were with Abner.
• English Standard Version (ESV)But the servants of David had struck down of Benjamin 360 of Abner's men.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But the servants of David had struck down, of Benjamin and Abner’s men, three hundred and sixty men who died.

Context of 2 Samuel 2:31

29Abner and his men then went through the Arabah all that night; so they crossed the Jordan, walked all morning, and came to Mahanaim. 30Then Joab returned from pursuing Abner; but he gathered all the people together, and nineteen of David’s servants were missing, besides Asahel. However, the servants of David had struck and killed many of Benjamin and Abner’s men; 360 men were dead. 32And they carried Asahel away and buried him in his father’s tomb, which was in Bethlehem. Then Joab and his men traveled all night until the day dawned at Hebron.

2 Samuel 2:31 word by word

וְעַבְדֵ֣י דָוִ֗ד הִכּוּ֙ מִבִּנְיָמִ֔ן וּבְאַנְשֵׁ֖י אַבְנֵ֑ר שְׁלֹשׁ־מֵא֧וֹת וְשִׁשִּׁ֛ים אִ֖ישׁ מֵֽתוּ׃Read the interlinear

• However, the servantsעֶ֫בֶד‛ebed · servant/slaveH5650
• of Davidדָּוִדdâvid dâvîyd · DavidH1732
• had struckנָכָהnâkâh · to smiteH5221
• of Benjaminבִּנְיָמִיןbinyâmîyn · BenjaminH1144
• and Abner’sאֲבִינֵר'abnêr 'ăbîynêr · AbnerH74
• menאִישׁ'îysh · manH376
• 360שָׁלֹשׁshâlôsh shâlôsh shelôshâh shelôshâh · threeH7969
• 360מֵאָהmê'âh mê'yâh · hundredH3967
• 360שִׁשִּׁיםshishshîym · sixtyH8346
• menאִישׁ'îysh · manH376
• were deadמוּתmûth · to dieH4191

Cross-references for 2 Samuel 2:31

• 2 Samuel 3:1Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David; and David became steadily stronger, while the house of Saul became steadily weaker.
• 1 Kings 20:11Then the king of Israel replied, “Tell him, ‘He who straps on his weapons had better not boast like one who takes them off.’”

Commentaries on 2 Samuel 2:31

• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 25-32Verses 25-32 Abner appeals to Joab concerning the miserable consequences of a civil war. Those who make light of such unnatural contests, will find that they are bitterness to all concerned. How easy it is for men to use reason, when it makes for them, who would not use it, if it made against them! See how the issue of things alter men's minds! The same thing which looked pleasant in the morning, at night looked dismal. Those who are most forward to enter…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 31The 360 men who died all belonged to the tribe of Benjamin, the tribe of Saul. They were fighting under the command of one of Saul’s relatives. This defeat was a direct blow to Saul’s family line and its claim to rule (compare 2 Samuel 3:1).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 19-3219-32. Asahel pursued after Abner--To gain the general's armor was deemed the grandest trophy. Asahel, ambitious of securing Abner's, had outstripped all other pursuers, and was fast gaining on the retreating commander. Abner, conscious of possessing more physical power, and unwilling that there should be "blood" between himself and Joab, Asahel's brother, twice urged him to desist. The impetuous young soldier being deaf to the generous remonstrance, the…Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Samuel 2:31

• Abner
• Benjamin
• David
• Israel
• Joab
• Truce
• War

In the dictionaries

• Benjamin
• David
• Benjamin, Benjaminite
• Abner
• Cord
• Follow
• Ishbosheth
• Joab
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Commentaries on 2 Samuel 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings